Egyptian foreign minister meets Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir (COAS), reviews defence cooperation

RAWALPINDI: Egypt’s Foreign Minister, H.E. Dr. Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty, met Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), in Rawalpindi on Monday to discuss the state of bilateral relations, with particular emphasis on defence and regional security.

During the meeting, both dignitaries reviewed bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries, with a particular focus on defence and security cooperation, military-to-military contacts, training collaborations, and regional peace and stability.

The discussions reaffirmed the commitment of both sides to strengthen coordination and deepen the long-standing ties in defence and broader strategic domains.

The visiting Foreign Minister also conveyed warm greetings from the leadership of Egypt and expressed Egypt’s continued interest in expanding cooperation with Pakistan across all spheres.

Both sides underscored the importance of sustained high-level exchanges to address emerging challenges, especially in light of evolving regional security dynamics.